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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,276.09, 66,581.55 and 33,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,276.09, 66,581.55 and 33,983.28 is: 46,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,276.09 : 66,581.55 = 33,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,276.09/66,581.55 = 33,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,276.09x = 66,581.55 × 33,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,276.09x = 2,262,659,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,659,456.48/48,276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,869.15

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